Women's Tennis

Rams Battle at Boston University, Drop 4-3 Match

Jan 26, 2017

How It Happened
Rhode Island dropped a 4-3 match at Boston University on Thursday. The Terriers are the defending Patriot League champions.

The Rams earned victories at #1, 2, and 5 singles. Mihaela Codreanu earned her first victory of the season, taking the first set 7-5 before her opponent retired. Rachel Smilansky bounced back after dropping her first set to take the next two. Ariel Haber took a straight set victory, 6-4, 6-4. Rhody narrowly dropped the doubles point, with #1 and 2 doubles losing, 6-4.

Quotable:
"I am very proud of our development and growth for such a young team! We started 5 freshman in doubles as well as singles. In singles, Mihaela, Rachel, and Ariel played great matches. The doubles point was the key to the match."
- head coach Tim Murphy

What's Next
Rhode Island heads to UConn on Sunday, January 29. The match begins at 10:30 a.m. at the East Hartford Tennis Club.